lovage

[luhv-ij]

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noun

a European plant, Levisticum officinale, of the parsley family, having coarsely toothed compound leaves, cultivated in gardens.

lovage

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noun

a European umbelliferous plant, Levisticum officinale, with greenish-white flowers and aromatic fruits, which are used for flavouring food
a similar and related plant, Ligusticum scoticum, of N Europe

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Word History and Origins

Origin of lovage¹

1350–1400; Middle English loveache < Anglo-French luvesche (by association with ache celery < Latin apium ) < Old English lufestice (by syncope) < Medieval Latin levistica, for Late Latin levisticum, alteration of Latin ligusticum lovage, noun use of neuter of Ligusticus Ligurian

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Word History and Origins

Origin of lovage¹

C14 loveache, from Old French luvesche, from Late Latin levisticum, from Latin ligusticum, literally: Ligurian (plant)

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Leafy greens and herbs: arugula, spinach, beet greens, mustard greens, radish tops, kale, dandelion, nasturtiums, fennel fronds, nettles, lovage, microgreens.

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Chervil, summer savory, fennel and lovage are exceptions, as they do benefit from modest fertilizer applications.

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She leaned over and plucked a few lovage leaves for each of us.

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Soft herbs with floppy leaves — parsley, basil, cilantro, mint, dill, chives, fennel fronds, lovage, even celery leaves — work well and won’t leave you chewing on twiggy stems.

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This palette of perennials might also extend to strawberries, horseradish, lovage and asparagus.

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